We work with Special Immigrant Juveniles.
Special Immigrant Juveniles (SIJ) is a classification of U.S. immigration status for minors who have been neglected, abandoned, or abused by one or both of their parents. This status lets these minors apply for lawful permanent residence (a green card) in the U.S.
You must meet certain criteria to qualify for Special Immigrant Juveniles status. For example, you must be under the age of 21, and the state’s juvenile court must determine it is not in your best interest to return to your home country. You must also have been subjected to neglect, abuse, or abandonment by your parent, and your parent must be unable to provide you with proper care. After being granted SIJ status, you can then apply for a green card.
The ultimate goal of this program is to provide protection and stability for vulnerable minors. At American Immigration Attorneys, we help Special Immigrant Juveniles, providing the representation and guidance they need to obtain permanent lawful residence status. We have years of experience working on cases like these, and we have helped many minors in the Hoover, Alabama area obtain this status.
If you are looking for help with a Special Immigrant Juveniles case, you can trust us to provide diligent, compassionate, and thorough legal representation. To set up a consultation with our legal team and learn more about to expect with your immigration case, reach out to us today.